Posted on August 23, 2007
Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!
My lil guy turned 1 on the 13th.. yeah yeah I know its WAY past the 13th, but we recently just did his One Year Photos. ANd let me tell you….. Seriously, my own kids are the WORSE to photograph. ANywho, here is a little sample of some shots.
Posted on August 23, 2007
And the verdict is……
well today was my ultrasound and doc appt. It was confirmed that there is no longer an “embryo” and in fact, the yoke sac was gone and the Sac itself was badly deformed. So, with that, we are sad to say we will NOT be expecting a lil baby in March, but our heads are high as well as our hopes to keep trying!!
Posted on August 22, 2007
September Special
Its back to school time, which means school photos. Have you thought about doing something different for school photos?? DO it Jax Creations Style!!
For the Month of September receive a FREE 8×10 ($20 value) with a purchase of $99. This is valid more sessions in September ONLY.
I am always looking to build my business and share with others my vision and art, especially to those who don’t know me!
I just drafted up a Referral Sheet and would love for you to fill it out and either email me or call me and everyone will get something cool!!! You can click on the image to view larger!!
Thanks to everyone and I hope to hear from you soon..
Posted on August 22, 2007
Trash the Dress!!!!
Its all the rage now and most likely you have seen it on the news, in the paper, or you might have heard someone talk about it.. What is it?? Its called Trash The Dress photo session.
So you got married, you were super careful in it and afterwards, you got it cleaned and packed away so that one day, if you have a daughter, she will wear the same dress you did!! Well today many brides are opting to have a little fun in that big or not so big investment.
After the wedding and honeymoon, brides are going back to their photographer for a Trash The Dress session where they will explore the town having a good time playing without worries of ruining the dress. Whether its rolling around in mud, taking a swim in the lake or ocean, playing in fountains or running in the fields, its all about having fun and adding something a little more rememberable to your album or your walls.
Many brides are coming back with their husbands and both are having a good time having some good ‘ol fashion dirty fun. If your husband is not into the camera, well invite a group of your friends (prom dresses work too) and have a great day together. Or you can opt to have all the fun yourself. This is a great time to get creative and just have FUN!!! No more worries on someone stepping on your dress or getting it dirty… HAVE FUN GIRLS!!!
If you are interested in taking part of a Trash The Dress Photo Event, contact me ASAP before the weather gets too cold. I will give 50% off location session fee to the first 2 people that would like to participate!!
Click on the link abouve to watch a clip from Good Morning America for a Trash the Dress session
Posted on August 16, 2007
It’s just around the corner…..
So I have spent this morning tryig to get some work done and once again been distracted by the internet. Thinking to myself I can not believe school is starting sooner than I can get organzed. Then my next thought was , WOW, halloween is right behind that!! I went non a wild search for some costumes I remembered last year and thought that it would be so much fun if I did Costume Cuties again this year. I will post a very cute website for costumes for the lil ones. They are a little spendy but they are just way too cute!!! If I get enough Costume Cuties in, I will make sure I do some kind of calendar or something for each parent. If you would like some ideas as well as what would be really cute, email me and I can give you a list of cute costume ideas!!!
SO something to think about because like I said it is just around the corner. Invitations will be sent out and I hope that you will be able to join. If I do not have your mailing info, please email me and I will make sure you recieve one!!
Here are some of those cute costumes!!
Posted on August 15, 2007
Blue Collar Baby
A while ago when I got my new white backdrop, I tried to get lil guy to do some pictures. I cant tell you enough how difficult it is to do photos of your own child. You spend most of your time chasing and persuading them to sit in just one spot. I was able to get just 2 good pictures. After I did the firetruck I realized I wanted more props!!!! Muhahaha 
Posted on August 14, 2007
Scrambled Egg
That is what my hubby is calling it. I am calling it…. God’s plan.
Today we had our 2nd ultrasound and we also found out that things are not looking the way it should. Basically, they are thinking more on the side that “embryo” has stopped growing. Things just dont look normal for as far along as I should be.
My first reaction was acceptance. I knew things weren’t feeling “right” just because I have not been that sick as the previous kiddos. People have said that maybe this time I was getting lucky but my gut knew something was different. Now, my doc said that things could be just fine and I could still be in early pregnancy and we could have a normal pregnancy. We go back for another ultrasound next week. We did talk about alternatives if there are no changes, but wow what a big pill that is to swallow. The funny part is my body is still acting like its prego. The sac is growing and tummy is growing right along with it. The boobs have not so far (darn it) and yes I still feel like poo-poo. I still want to throw up and still extremely tired. So is that a sign that things will follow the way it is suppose to?? or do we just have a scrambled egg?
Of course its hard to not think of what a failure I am not that I could have helped anything. But as a woman that is my job. I grow babies. That is what I am built for. But…. silly me. I have no control over anything. God is the one with our lives in his hands and then the only thing that we can do is ride shotgun My heart of course yearns to hold and smell that sweet baby smell (the good kind) and see and hold this miracle that we created, but i have no choice.
So as we sit at this fork in the road for one more week I will keep my head high and smile because I trust the one who is making this decision of life!
Here is an article for a little pick me up!
This article came from MOMSense.com It is a great site!!
Looking for a Do-Over + Deciding What’s Important
A 40+ mom of four shares what she’s doing differently with her caboose child.
By Beth K. Vogt
It was me against them—one mom against two preschoolers and a baby. Everyone was hungry, including me.
I snuggled Amy in her bouncy-seat, hoping to distract her for a few minutes. Then I quickly sliced apples and slathered peanut butter and jelly on bread for Josh and Katie Beth. Of course, they both grumbled for grilled cheese sandwiches instead. “Eat,” I said. “Whining gets you nothing.”
I poured cups of milk, ignoring the breakfast dishes in the sink and the unfolded laundry on the table. Amy cried, demanding attention. “All right, all right,” I muttered. “You’re next on my list.” It was only noon, and I was exhausted and frustrated. How was I going to make it through the afternoon to dinnertime and baths—and finally bedtime? Why was mothering so hard?
The reality of parenting three children under 5 had quickly replaced my dream of being a “perfect mom.” Some days I was a good mom. Some days I was a lousy mom. And some days my performance rating changed minute-by-minute.
There were days I overlooked the clutter of books and toys and shoes and savored my children’s laughter—and days I yelled, “Get this mess cleaned up or else!” Days I cooked nutritious dinners—and days I served hot dogs for lunch and dinner. Days I took my preschoolers to the library and the park—and days I left the TV on for hours.
There were days I loved being a mom—and days I didn’t. Sometimes all I wanted was a do-over.
Almost before I realized it, I had 17 years of mothering experience. All pretense of perfection was long gone. And then—three days before I turned 41—I found out I was pregnant again. Talk about a do-over! Just when my firstborn was finishing high school, I again faced morning sickness and maternity clothes.
As I grappled with “How did this happen?” then 12-year-old Amy asked me how we were going to raise our “caboose kid.”
“Probably a lot like we raised you and Josh and Katie Beth,” I said. “Your dad and I like how you three turned out.”
Months later, I realized the significance of my words. Here was my chance to have another go at mothering, and I realized I wanted to do some things the same. That meant I must have done some things right the first time!
Christa, my unexpected blessing, is now a delightful and exhaustingly inquisitive 6-year-old. And, for the most part, I have enjoyed mothering a preschooler again. It’s fun reading the “Little House on the Prairie” series with her, just as I did with her siblings. Her dad reads her bedtime Bible stories, a tradition he started with our first three children.
Christa helps around the house: putting away silverware, sorting socks, feeding the pets and making her bed. Just like her brother and sisters, we want Christa to be responsible. And, yes, she’s learning the consequences of disobedience, too.
But I’m not doing everything the same. When my first three were young, I made one major mothering mistake: I aimed too high. I didn’t want to be a good mom. I wanted to be a perfect mom. Anything less was unacceptable to me. I’m determined to avoid the “Perfect Mother” trap again.
A few months ago, I bought a T-shirt with my new mothering mantra on it: If at first you don’t succeed, lower your expectations. Some of you reading this article may be shocked—but stay with me. I’m not advocating being a slacker mom. What I am saying is: Don’t exhaust yourself pursuing the impossible dream of perfection.
My children—your children—don’t want a perfect mom. Children long to be loved. And to paraphrase 1 Peter 4:8, a mother’s love covers a multitude of mommy-mistakes.
None of my mothering days are mistake-free. Some are just better than others. When things go haywire, I’ve learned to stop, take a deep breath and try again. Sometimes I wait longer than I should to push the pause button. But it’s never too late to say I’m sorry when I’ve lost my temper and yelled at Christa.
When my first three children were preschoolers, my perspective was shortsighted. I didn’t realize how each day connected to the next and the next—and quickly became months and years of their lives. I deposited memories into my children’s hearts and minds—many, many good ones and some I wish I could erase.
As I experience motherhood again with Christa, I’ve abandoned all pretense of perfection. I’m focusing on loving my child—and forgiving myself when I make mistakes. It’s never too late for a do-over.
